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Development on Hannibal began in November 2011, when L.A.-based Gaumont International Television (GIT) sold the series to NBC. GIT's CEO, Katie O’Connell, previously served as NBC's head of drama, as well as the producer for the cinematic Hannibal adaptations, including Hannibal, Red Dragon and Hannibal Rising. O’Connell brought Bryan Fuller aboard the production, having previously worked with him on Heroes. [1]
The series was not given a pilot order by NBC, but rather given a straight-to-series order for a 13-episodesfirst season. This unusual decision was based on the strength of Fuller's pilot script. [2]